Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 29, 2020

Made by combining fire, clay, and water, tiles are a natural material and do not give off harmful emissions. And, with their hardness and scratch resistance, tiles are an ideal choice for public spaces with high-traffic areas, looking pristine for many years to come. Bionictile by Ceracasa. Lenk Micro Grey by Peronda.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Studies have shown the pandemic has made consumers more aware of the need to maintain hygiene—both on a personal level as well as in their homes—to reduce the chances of infection. In some cases, the products are inherently hygienic; in others, an additive has made it so. People are living differently and buying differently.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 17, 2018

Each 323-foot tower creates a vertical business campus offering impressive 360 degree views of coastal Orange County and showcasing large format tile and stone on every floor. Visit our Spectrum Tower case study page for the full story.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Not sure where to start or want to talk to a tile installation expert right away?

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation. Exterior Tile Veneers. The Secrets of Pool Design and Installation.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. As a recent Art History graduate from Loyola Marymount University, the Arts of Islam became a favorite subject among the various cultures and styles I studied. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. In Portugal, the tiles (or Azulejos in Portuguese) that cover the country’s buildings are a distinctive part of this land.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own. But for this post, I would like to focus on just one of these art forms -- the mesmerizing forms, colors and shapes of Moroccan tile, Zillij (also spelled as Zellige or Zellij ). ” From an early age, pupils would study their craft under the tutelage of a master. Fez" by Avente Tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. Todays post is the second in our Tile Artisans Interview Series. It’s a joy to share their love of tile. I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Bosphorous/Rosette Focal by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This year’s event is themed “Design Anew” and will include new product launches from leading and emerging brands, as well as presentations from industry leaders. Both designs are available in 18 x 36 tiles. Dialogue carpet tile provides diversity and choice to design unique and layered moments that live cohesively within a space.

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Ceramics of Italy

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Sustainability has always been a key concern for EnergieKer – in fact, each production process complies with national and international green transition objectives. In 2022, EnergieKer replaced an outdated production facility with a state-of-the-art, completely digitalized plant, thus strengthening its partnership with Sacmi.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be matched to the exact needs of each project.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. But those tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s By Jeffrey Steele.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Understanding Veneer Stone Systems When it comes to veneer stone systems, it brings in a realm of possibilities to explore. For deeper insights into the veneer stone systems, you might consider looking at the trends and ideas here. The installation is straightforward, catering to both professionals and DIY enthusiasts.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2017

The Rideout Regional Medical Center, a 6-story, 220,000-square-foot facility, includes a full-service trauma center with a rooftop heliport for Life Flight operations and private hospital rooms with serenely tiled bathrooms. Larger tile on the project was installed with ProLite® Premium Large Format Tile Mortar.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Tuesday, April 19, 12:00 – 1:00p.m.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2020

As studies have shown, the company said, there is value in creating a balanced working environment that supports open and collaborative working as well as private and focused work. This system of products will promote and create choice in the way one moves through and uses a space.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Every commercial sector was negatively impacted, but some performed better than others,” observed David Thoresen, senior vice president, product and innovation, Armstrong Flooring. Ceramic tile, whose share of commercial hovers around 15%, benefitted from the activity seen in healthcare applications. Soft surface situation.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 9, 2016

VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are released by most synthetic products. Studies by the EHP and NASA show that plants are better and cheaper than the HEPA filters you can buy for your vacuum or ventilation system to filter out these toxins. Go with greener flooring materials like concrete, stone, tile, bamboo or wood.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. Putting things in perspective, back in 2011, as the industry was climbing out of the Great Recession, ceramic tile clocked in at $1.52 economy and ceramic tile market. Hearkening back to the success of its heyday, the overall U.S. billion and 1.38

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 17, 2018

Aliquippa, PA, January 17, 2017 – FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, along with ARDEX Americas and nora systems, Inc. He studied Civil Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and opened a commercial flooring installation business.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

And while inflation levels have fallen (4.98% as of April 12, as measured by the Consumer Price Index), it remains historically well above average; and yet, some studies are showing that consumers are unfazed by rising prices. In fact, many retailers are seeing an uptick in their top-line sales.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2022

Within the app, users will find micro-learning modules designed specifically for quick reference and better retention across various topics of study. 1 is to feed the system on the front end. It can be a sales training course, an installation course or a brand-new product that you want to introduce to your team.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

FCNews ’ third annual “Industry Disrupters” issue features innovative players and thinkers who are pushing the envelope in terms of product innovations, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. Domestic Production. Below are this year’s Industry Disruptors. The mother of all disruptors .

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Companies not communicating via Facebook, Twitter and a website risk looking dusty in this digital age; and even those that do are being upstaged by competitors whose blogs tout the latest news about products, promotions and industry trends. Blogging is valuable for tile dealers and distributors for several reasons. What is a Blog?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2020

The product is made in Dalton. manufacturing in 2019 commanded a significantly greater share vs. 14 Asian exporters tracked in the study. the ability to foresee and adapt to unforeseen systemic shocks.”. Additionally, Shaw has completed the expansion of its carpet tile facility in Adairsville, Ga., By Ken Ryan.

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Giotile

JANUARY 14, 2015

A number of studies have linked the physical environment of hospitals to health outcomes and research has demonstrated how specific design changes in health care environments can reduce stress and the negative outcomes associated with it. Windows are now considered a therapeutic component of patient rooms. Noise Reduction.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

92% of respondents in the 2018 Design Trends Study chose under-mount as the trendiest kitchen sink style. Like subway tile and schoolhouse lights, farmhouse sinks are classics that just happened to make their way back into mainstream use,” Weddle says. That’s because they work well with other décor styles. A variety of styles.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

It ’ s called the Loop because of the way Chicago ’ s transit system “ loops ” around the area before each line juts out in different directions. The interiors impress just as much, featuring hardwood flooring, modern kitchens with stainless appliances and designer-tile bathrooms. And pups will like the dog park and grooming station.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

A 2013 study found that Downtown is home to more than 500,000 jobs in fields like government, fashion, retail and tech. Transportation Downtown is a pedestrian-friendly area and the hub of the city’s Metro rapid transit system. These units feature both travertine tile and hardwood flooring, as well as high ceilings and balconies.

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